Wider reading and reading for pleasure: resources and expert advice

One of the most effective things you can do to raise the attainment of the pupils in your school is to help them develop a love of reading.

Building up your children’s vocabulary gives them the words they need to become successful speakers and writers as well as confident readers.
Reading opens up a new world for children and gives them the opportunity to explore new ideas, visit new places and meet new characters.

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Series	TreeTops The biggest range of quality, levelled books from well-known and loved authors
Series	Oxford Reading Buddy A new digital reading service to help every child develop key comprehension skills
Expert	James Clements Making reading for pleasure work in your school
Professional Development	Matching Books to Children (Video) Nikki Gamble gives guidance on matching books to children in Key Stage 2, to ensure juniors keep reading. 3 min 5 seconds Handout (PDF)
Resource	Literacy resources by Oxford level
Professional Development	James Clements introduces the six strategies (video) James Clements explains how to make reading for pleasure work in your school to achieve the ultimate goal, children who can read and who choose to read. Find out more about our Building an Outstanding Reading School campaign. 2 min 34 seconds
Professional Development	Becoming a Reading School: Six strategies to make reading for pleasure work in your school report (PDF) This report is about the relationship between a school’s reading culture and children’s attainment. It considers how reading for pleasure can be organised to support all children to become confident, keen and capable readers. It is about becoming an outstanding reading school.